I was about to interrupt, when her father's eyes, glancing round with a fierce determination, met mine.

I stood silent, almost spellbound; so also the other men.

Something was going on before us which we did not understand! With a few long strides Mr.Trelawny went to the west side of the cave and tore back the shutter which obscured the window.

The cool air blew in, and the sunlight streamed over them both, for Margaret was now by his side.

He pointed to where the sun was sinking into the sea in a halo of golden fire, and his face was as set as flint.